What is user-definable area in SAP (BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N))?

SAP Term: user-definable area

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Range of designated code points in SAP code pages whose interpretations are not specified and whose use may be determined by SAP customers. User definable areas exist in most of the code pages which include Asian languages, for example Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

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• Key Concepts: 
  User-definable area is a feature of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component. It allows users to define their own areas in the system, such as language, currency, and date formats. This allows users to customize their experience and make it easier to work with data from different countries. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the user-definable area feature, users must first create an area in the system. This can be done by going to the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component and selecting the “Create Area” option. From there, users can select the language, currency, and date formats they want to use for their area. Once the area is created, users can then assign it to any user or group in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a user-definable area, it is important to make sure that all of the settings are correct. This will ensure that data from different countries is displayed correctly in the system. Additionally, it is important to remember that any changes made to an area will affect all users who are assigned to it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on user-definable areas in SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage user-definable areas in SAP.